London Design Silver

2025

Xuantu Athletic Protective Knee Pad

Entrant

Shanghai Liaoya E-commerce Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Outdoor & Exercise Equipment

Client's Name

Shanghai Liaoya E-commerce Co., Ltd

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The knee pad is specially designed for exercisers, addressing the bulkiness and poor breathability often found in traditional medical knee pads. Based on in-depth research into the protection needs of sports scenes, the design prioritizes light weight and superior breathability. Innovative materials and structure enhance wearing comfort while maintaining reliable protection. Made from high-stretch fiber fabric, the pad conforms to the knee’s natural movement, preventing restriction during physical activities. The key areas of the pad feature modular patella protection pad, stainless steel spring support strips, and breathable popliteal knitting design, striking a well-rounded balance between flexibility and joint protection. These features ensure all-day comfort and dependable performance—even in demanding athletic conditions.

The knee pad incorporates a medical-grade silicone modular patella protection pad, offering superior flexibility compared to conventional one-piece silicone pads. This segmented structure conforms more closely to the knee’s natural movement, reducing restriction during flexion and extension while effectively dispersing pressure above and below the patella. Enhanced by a honeycomb hollow structure and dual-shot molding process, the design not only boosts buffering, protection and breathability but also reduces the overall weight of the pad—significantly easing users’ burden during physical activities. On both sides of the knee pad, stainless steel spring support strips are embedded to provide structural stability. Each strip is wrapped in soft resin at both ends, balancing firm support with scratch resistance for added safety. For improved comfort and breathability, the back of the knee pad features Airchitecture breathable popliteal knitting design, utilizing a 3D honeycomb mesh to accelerate sweat evaporation. Paired with ultra-fine, soft yarns, the pad minimizes skin friction, ensuring long-lasting comfort during high-performance use.

The knee pad strikes a balance between functionality and aesthetics, with reflective strips added to the rear-calf section of the pad for enhanced safety during foggy or nighttime workouts. These elements reflect the brand’s tech-forward design style, making it a professional sports knee pad that combines protection, comfort, and style.

Credits

Shanghai Liaoya E-commerce Co., Ltd
Tingting Ding
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